The Food Industry is a complex network of diverse businesses that supply most of the food consumed by the world’s population. This section will help to keep you up to date with real-life events that could impact any part of the Food Industry.
[one-half-first]Cow's milk allergies and lactose intolerance are often confused with each other. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two most common reactions triggered by milk. What are the most common adverse reactions to milk? Cow’s milk allergies and lactose intolerance. What ...
[one-half-first] Food product recalls A food recall is a high-impact event that could potentially cripple a company. Apart from the associated health risks and exorbitant costs, the ensuing brand and reputational damages can be severe and long-lasting. Despite a company's best efforts, errors can ...
In September 2023, consumers in the USA filed a 23-page lawsuit against PepsiCo, arguing that the company "falsely advertised" that its Ceres juice drinks contained no preservatives and were 100% juice. The lawsuit alleges that the products "in fact contain[s] the artificial ingredient ascorbic acid...
2020 was simultaneously both a long and a short year. We were bombarded with new information on SARS-CoV-2, almost on a daily basis. Our year was spent trying to come to grips with the practical implications of lockdown regulations, physical distancing, and the impact of the pandemic on a local and ...
Recently, our team member Comaine van Zijl presented at the Hygiena Allergen webinar broadcast to an international audience. She addressed the differences between Validation and Verification and gives us some practical tips. Watch the video now: [embed]https://vimeo.com/516227422/0639359d76[/...
For decades, fruit juice consumption has been associated with a healthy lifestyle, based on the belief that these products are a good source of vitamins and contain healthy sugars. But do the products we purchase offer the nutritional value that we perceive them to? Research has shown that consumers...
Food fraud has been around for over 200 years; and the more connected we become through social media and web-based media platforms, the more incidents of food fraud come to light. It would indeed be a great advantage if we could have a magical crystal ball to give an exact indication of food fraud i...
After the horsemeat scandal, the UK’s National Food Crime Unit was formed. This time round, they’re investigating Tesco’s in-house honey, ‘Tesco Clear Honey 454g’. British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer Tesco was thrust into the spotlight after tests suggested ...
On the 21st November 2019, police raided the premises of a building in Meyerton, Gauteng operating as a factory, allegedly producing ‘fake’ spices. Counterfeit goods believed to be worth millions have been confiscated. The police also seized bags of different types of powder used to produce t...